they've donated their time and energy to create a foundation to support children to take them out of foster care. his life has been about public service. i'm honored that he has chosen to assume this demanding and challenging role. i want to thank him and his family for the service and sacrifices that they have made. thank you mr. comey for joining us today. >> thank you, mr. chairman. >> to have it on the record for the comey archives, can you introduce everyone in your family? >> i forgot that. behind me, on my left, my wife, patrice. my five children are seated in the same seats they were sitting in 10 years ago. a little bit older. the only one who has not aged a bit is my wife. ryan is 19. claire is 16. and, those are my troops. >> do you solemnly swear that the testimony you will give will be the whole truth? >> thank you. members of the committee, it is an honor to be before you. the last time i sat at his table was two years ago. i am back asking you to confirm me. it is an amazing honor. my first major case was in 1987. i was assigned an interstate theft case. there was a re